This last week I hauled the recording studio up to Mount Vernon, WA – More of just a personal post and not terribly exciting so just move along folks. For me it’s very exciting, it means I can open up the studio again if I want. I’ve done some soundtrack work this year, but not nearly as much as I’m accustomed to. It’s been a terrible disadvantage not having all my toys with me. So finally my toys and I are reunited. The former studio was called Road Records – visit the Road Records website. The studio had three different locations over 16 years and started with a keyboard and a little four track recorder. I produced thousands of tracks at Road Records and hundreds of band demos , solo artist albums and soundtracks.
The night before I left I had the honor of having dinner with three of my good friends from the California High Desert – Karen Etheridge, Fred Dearborn and Carlotta Diggs. I’ve worked for years with both Karen and Carlotta doing gigs and recording projects. Was really great to see them and get caught up on what’s happening down in the High Desert. Thanks for being true friends!
Night before I left, California High Desert.
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Joshua Tree, Victorville, CA.
A mean looking Uhaul, don’t mess with me.
I had the coolest Uhaul – technocolor rocks. Sure was glad I didn’t get the one with the big spider, that freaks me out.
Went up the Interstate 5 and first major landmark passing by is Six Flags Magic Mountain.
O’Brien was my favorite rest stop. The I-5 drive is SO boring, that you really look forward to a nice rest stop.
I was behind this ZapWorld dot com trailer for hours in a traffic jam. Cars look really cute.
I got out to take a picture of this bus and a lady came running out with a basket that said “Picture Donations”. I told her I’d just stop taking pictures. What a scam.
In Oregon they have to pump the gas for you. I keep forgetting that.
Ever notice that old broken down barns always look cool? Why is that?
Ok, I’ve bonded with nature now. Let’s move on…
I’m starting to be in a better mood now that I’m seeing some green. When you drive up the I-5 from Palmdale / Lancaster it’s HOURS upon hours of dirt….so green is nice.
Proof that sometimes a traffic jam is actually caused by a real working construction worker.
Ahhhh……Green….. getting close to home. What a beautiful site.
